Security Operations Engineer Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the security operations engineer position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical support/system administration for enterprise security tools such as web application firewalls, bot management, fraud prevention, online payment security, cloud access security brokers, email security and data loss prevention.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Able to demonstrate significant depth of understanding in security fields
• Experience in malware analysis (debuggers, disassemblers, and hex editors) and remediation and mitigation strategies
• Experience in scripting and programming languages such as ruby, perl, python, javascript, powershell, shell
• Experience analyzing events utilizing commercial SIEM technology and correlating events to identify malicious behavior and activity
• Experience with continuous integration tools like Jenkins, Teamcity
• Experience with Agile methodologies like scrum, kanban, etc
• Experience with Java & .NET build systems (Maven, Gradle, Msbuild, Nuget, Nexus)
• Experience with cloud based systems like Azure, AWS is nice to have, but not necessary

Please consider me for the security operations engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for direction and advice on emerging threats, weaknesses, and security practices that may impact the security posture of OCI.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Log Analysis - Syslog, Splunk, Sumologic, ELK stack
• Self-motivated to learn new technology
• Strong knowledge of security controls including network security technologies (IDS, IPS, firewall, DLP, NAC, and WAF), OS hardening, file integrity monitoring, authentication, DDOS
• Shell scripting and familiarity with an OO language preferred
• Work experience at a cloud service provider and intimate knowledge of the complexities of securing a cloud environment preferred
• Solid understanding of technology, operations and key business processes
• Scripting experience with Perl, Shell and/or Java
• Existing or Recent TS/SCI U.S. Government Clearance

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the security operations engineer position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input and visibility into emerging application security technologies, deployment strategies and other security protocols to ensure awareness and compliance within the organization.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Automating with Chef or Puppet is a nice to have, but not necessary
• Programming/scripting skills (C# OR PowerShell OR WMI OR Perl)
• Strong experience with Active Directory (GPO, DHCP, DNS)
• Experience with EMM (mobile) solutions
• Strong knowledge of firewall & security & networking concepts
• Basic Linux & Unix troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of a scripting language (Perl, Python, JavaScript, PHP)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, inter-personal skills, and effective skills to support security programs

Please consider me for the security operations engineer opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise on emerging technologies, threats and practices to ensure the organisation is prepared appropriately.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Working knowledge of infrastructure security tools such as firewalls, network security monitoring, anti-malware, OS hardening
• Expertise in incident response technologies and signature development and analysis of false positive alerts
• Able to take ownership and set direction in grey areas
• There will be a requirement for the job holder to carry out of hours activity as directed
• The individual needs a full UK driving licence and to have their own car
• Experience with Splunk and Splunk integration with 3rd party products
• CISSP and SANS certifications
• Experience in SOC, Digital Forensic and Incident Response operations

In response to your job posting for security operations engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for hands on support for a variety of Security technologies including Firewalls, VPN’s and SSL solutions including Cisco ACS Radius, TACACs.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Consistent track record with enterprise grade security technologies
• Knowledge of MS Windows Server security administration
• Knowledge of IT security principals, techniques and technologies
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 and Cyber Security Essentials
• Expert experience with Redhat based Linux environments
• Self-managed, but team oriented
• Focus on business priorities
• Proactive – Anticipate risks or issues and communicate them